One of my 2010 professional goals is to always be reading a book about the real estate business. Last night I finished No Such Thing As Over-Exposure, Inside the Life and Celebrity of Donald Trump by Robert Slater. It was written a few years ago but since I am part of the team of agents holding
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02/28/2010
The move-up buyers are dipping their toes in the spring market waters. The familiar question of which action to take first is often the first major decision the dual client (one who is both a buyer and a seller) must make There are pros and cons to both actions, both dependent upon the successf
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02/27/2010
Point Fermin neighborhood real estate and home sales report for San Pedro, CA in January 2010. Active listings: 12 Homes are currently for sale priced from $210,000 to $1,600,000. Pending sales: 5 Houses are in escrow in Point Fermin priced from $339,000 to $539,000. January sales: 3 Homes sold i
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02/26/2010
Palisades neighborhood real estate and home sales report for San Pedro, CA in January 2010. Active listings: 8 Houses are currently for sale in Palisades priced from $535K to $829,000. Pending sales: 7 Homes are in escrow priced from $320,000 to $875,000. January sales: 3 Homes sold in the Palisa
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02/26/2010
It was one of those Monday holidays and I was preparing to leave for a family get together when my cell phone rang. I thought it might be my daughter calling to ask me to pick something up on the way, but the number displayed was not familiar. I answered it anyway. The caller (soon to become m
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02/26/2010
South Shores neighborhood real estate and home sales report for San Pedro, CA in January 2010. Active listings: 10 Homes are available for sale priced from $729,000 to $1,679,900. Pending sales: 4 Houses are in escrow in South Shores priced from $550,000 to $829,000. January sales: No homes close
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02/25/2010
Eastview neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in January 2010. Active listings: 7 Homes are available for sale in Eastview priced from $499,000 to $819,000. Pending sales: 11 Houses are in escrow priced from $525,000 to $849,000. January sales: 3 Homes sold i
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02/25/2010
Silver Spur neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates, CA in January 2010. Active listings: 6 Homes are available for sale in Silver Spur priced from $750,000 to $1,125,000. Pending sales: 8 Homes are in escrow priced from $795,000 to $1,345,
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02/25/2010
The Olympics certainly give credence to the title quote. Last night as I watched the women skaters glide effortlessly across the ice, spin with dizzying speed and leap fearlessly into the air I thought of the hours of practice and sacrifice each endured to achieve her place on the ice. Lots of
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02/24/2010
You had him at hello. It started with grand promises and tantalizing interest rates. It was a whirlwind affair with documents flying around the globe. Your Big Three resume carried recognition and clout. He felt comfortable with your world renowned brand. Now he is just another would-be borro
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02/22/2010